An Enzyme's Specificity Is Based on

question 4

Multiple Choice

An enzyme's specificity is based on

• A) the shape of its active site.
• B) the amount of activation energy it requires.
• C) the number of amino acids in its structure.
• D) the nature of its cofactors.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Genetic Predisposition

The heightened probability of contracting a specific disease due to an individual's genetic composition.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A phase of deep sleep characterized by delta wave activity, essential for physical rest and recovery.

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, characterized by slower brain waves, which is divided into three stages and accounts for 75-80% of total sleep time.

Ascending Fibres

Nerve fibers that carry information from the body's sensory receptors upward to the brain, particularly pertinent to the sensory pathways.